How to Get Kids to Listen And Respect You

A good friend of mine is an upstanding member of the community. He is hard-working, profitable in business, conducts himself with integrity, and has played leadership roles in a number of local charitable causes. He has made a concerted effort to earn respect in his town and has succeeded. Yet the one person who should respect him most is his son—and that has been a struggle. Families simply can’t function without respect, but the more we push for it, the more elusive it seems to be. So what’s the answer? Why won’t children fall into line? Why don’t they give respect when we demand it? What could possibly help? There are no easy answers, but there are steps to take in a better direction. If you want to earn respect from your children, do these things.